Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway reaches World Cup quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to lead Norway past Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, held on July 6, 2026. With this victory, Norway advances to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, and Haaland's total of seven goals in four matches places him among the tournament's top scorers. Norway had ten changes in their lineup after a loss to France in the group stage, and their preparation paid off as they secured this historic win. They will now face either England or co-hosts Mexico in their next match.
- •Norway beats Brazil 2-1 in World Cup Round of 16
- •Haaland scores in the 79th and 90th minutes
- •Norway advances to quarter-finals for first time since 1998
- •Next opponent for Norway is either England or Mexico
- •Haaland tied for top scorer with seven goals
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
- 12:57 AMBBC Sport — The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
"Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
"Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 12:57 AMThe man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
- BBC SportJul 6, 2026, 12:57 AMThe man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
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